Victorinox Pioneer

One of my favorites is the single blade one hand treaker. I believe that's what its called. I got mine from SMWK at a decent price. You can get it in either pe or se. I ALWAYS choose pe. There are so many choices but I've never had a bad Victorinox
 
Ok guys yesterday I went ahead and bought a Victorinox Pioneer in red Alox. This is one great pocketknife, and I can see myself carrying it for a long time. I had a vic Soldier once and didn't really like it that much, but I love the pioneer for some reason. Thanks for all the replies.
 
Sorry to hijack the thread, but if anyone has a "demo" knife, could you please post a pic of it? I think there is one at my local mil-sup for $5...
 
The demo knife is like a Vic Soldier with a few minor differences.

Also, can anyone speak to the durability of the coloured Alox? How easily does it get scratched? I keep mine in a pocket by itself, but I would hate to toss my keys in the same pocket one day and end up scratching my knife.
 
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The anodizing is well done but it will wear. I've owned this Pioneer since the early '80s and it's spent a lot of time in my pocket over the years.

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It's not wear, it's character.
 
I don't mind the wear at all. Mine's from the 80's also and saw a lot of pocket time as my only pocket knife for many years.

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The Red Pioneers all seem to have visable "grind" lines on the tools while the soldiers are all very polished.

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Character is one thing but I dont really want mine to wear too much, how were you guys carrying those? I keep mine alone in a pocket so I'm expecting too much wear.
 
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Character is one thing but I dont really want mine to wear too much, how were you guys carrying those? I keep mine alone in a pocket so I'm expecting too much wear.
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I EDC the Soldier. The Pioneer is a safe queen so I can't really comment :D
 
I got one in february from gad-zooks.com for 18.99! + 6,96 shipping (to norway) :D but they're out :rolleyes:
 
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Character is one thing but I dont really want mine to wear too much, how were you guys carrying those? I keep mine alone in a pocket so I'm expecting too much wear.
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In my pocket and depending on when, there may have been other stuff along with it. E.g., change, keys, etc.
 
I keep my SAKs also in the pocket and they sometimes have company of my cell phone, keys, coins, small flashlight or other stuff. You could consider buying a tiny leather pouch that fits just right and can be put in the pocket. The SAK then doesn't wear much and collects a little bit less dust. I'll try to make a picture tommorrow.
 
Ever since I bought my pioneer, I haven't really wanted anything else as EDC. At first, I had it as "secondary" knife, but quickly it became main user. Today I actually ordered black one for the other pocket. :)
 
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Ever since I bought my pioneer, I haven't really wanted anything else as EDC. At first, I had it as "secondary" knife, but quickly it became main user. Today I actually ordered black one for the other pocket. :)
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Yeah that seems to happen a lot, people (me included) end up carrying the Pioneer/Soldier instead of their "better" knives.
 
Well, Pioneer / Soldier does have great blade geometry, sturdy, great slicers and its people friendly. Very good knife. I've carried soldier nearly 8 years and I recently got red pioneer. Very nice knives.
 
These are great knives. I own several,but usually end up carrying the Farmer because it includes a fantastic little saw. And it adds a small amount to its width but actually feels better in the hand as a result. Couple it with a Classic/Rambler or Leatherman Squirt and youve got a lot of bases covered for little pocket real estate. Either way you go,you cant go wrong choosing an Alox SAK.
 
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